Volkswagen reaps unexpected $3.8 billion windfall on nickel price spike The carmaker, hit by a range of component shortages led by semiconductors, also warned of renewed pressure on already fragile supply lines. Bloomberg News | April 14, 2022 | 7:36 am
Why end-of-life Li-ion batteries need to be discharged Upon decommissioning, lithium batteries still contain significant amounts of energy which can lead to safety problems for transportation, disposal and recycling. Staff Writer | April 14, 2022 | 6:06 am
Lithium consumption has nearly quadrupled since 2010 Because of its role in clean energy technologies, lithium demand hasn’t only increased, it has transformed. Visual Capitalist - Elements | April 13, 2022 | 12:13 pm
‘Black swan’ LME nickel chaos shows regulators still missing market risks Last month's chaos in London Metal Exchange has shone a light on the failure of a core reform from the global financial crisis. Reuters | April 13, 2022 | 8:33 am
Talon Metals expands exploration at Minnesota nickel project The company holds a 51% interest in the Tamarack project, the only high-grade development-stage nickel project in the US. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 13, 2022 | 7:02 am
Korean EV battery prices may jump 40% in coming years, SNE says Batteries account for about 30% to 40% of the price of an electric vehicle. Bloomberg News | April 13, 2022 | 6:42 am
Mexican president to fast-track nationalization of lithium if power reform thwarted President López Obrador will send a bill to Congress on Monday if reform tightening state control of the energy sector is not approved. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 13, 2022 | 3:54 am
Russia-Ukraine war could trigger global recession, warns former Vale director The short-term scenario is good for commodities, but in the medium term, a correction will be necessary, said Jose Carlos Martins. Bruno Venditti | April 12, 2022 | 9:49 am
Electric vehicle growth outpaces installation of battery chargers The number of EVs on the road per public charging point globally rose to 9.2 at the end of last year, from 7.4 at the end of 2020. Bloomberg News | April 12, 2022 | 7:50 am